Astrophysics Missions Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Job Description:

As part of the new ESOC FOE Astrophysics missions’ contract, due to start on 01/01/2027, we are seeking to expand our Spacecraft Operations Engineering Team, specifically for our support to a wide range of CubeSats.

Depending on the experience of the candidate, they will be assigned to one or more missions and have responsibility for a number of Spacecraft subsystems and Ground Segment Systems.

Key Responsibilities

The general activities to be supported by this service are, to be tailored to their profile and expertise:

• Study of Project\-specific Characteristics and Ground Segment Documentation


• Participation in the Analysis and Design of Satellite Operations


• Generation and validation of Flight Control Procedures


• Mission Management and Mission Planning Support Service


• Support for Ground Segment Systems evolution and testing (e.g. MCS, SIM and MPS)


• Participation in the team Training Program


• Routine Payload \& Platform Operations


• Participation in all Mission Critical Operations


• General Flight Control Support Service


• Spacecraft Performance Analysis


• Participation in the on\-call service

• University degree or equivalent education in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Telecommunications Engineering. Telecommunications Engineering.


• Experience in Spacecraft operations.


• Proven experience with ESOC internal and external interfaces


• Experience with system\-level tasks and a system\-minded attitude


• Ability to investigate technical issues methodically and contribute to operational improvements.


• Fluency in English, both written and spoken


• Experience in programming FPGAs.


• Experience in embedded programming


• Ability to work independently.

• Experience within a spacecraft operations centre or mission control environment, in particular with the ESOC environment.


• Experience working with international partners, customers, or multidisciplinary engineering.


• Experience with the operation of CubeSats.


• Programming skills in Java, Python \& Linux scripting

• Start date 01/10/2026 or 01/01/2027


• EU applications only.


• CV in the latest Europass format

ExpertPrimary Location:

DE \- Darmstadt \- ESOCContract Type:

Employee\-PermanentHybrid Working:

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